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Sakelson Family History

Sakelson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Samelson, Kelson, Skelton, Skeldon, Samuelson, Akerson, Abelson

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Where is the Sakelson family from?

You can see how Sakelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sakelson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakelson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sakelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Sakelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakelson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Sakelson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Sakelson. For the veterans among your Sakelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakelson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sakelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sakelson in 1959 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakelson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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